IMD warns of heatwaves in Bengal and Odisha; these regions are expected to receive rain relief

The IMD predicts that the heatwave conditions will likely worsen and that there may be a further increase in the daily maximum temperature. In response to the extreme heatwave conditions that are currently occurring in numerous states, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a “red alert” (heatwave) for Odisha and West Bengal, a “orange alert” for Bihar and Jharkhand, and a “yellow alert” for eastern Uttar Pradesh and northern sections of Kerala.

The weather service predicts that because of the current hot and muggy circumstances, the heatwave conditions will probably get worse and that the maximum daytime temperatures in Bengal and Odisha may even rise.Soma Sen Roy, a senior scientist at IMD, told “Severe heatwave conditions are also being faced in Odisha, especially in North Odisha, although not like in West Bengal but severe enough for many days and hence a red alert has been issued for this part too.”

The state capital, Bhubaneswar, scorched at 44.6 degrees Celsius, breaking the 44-degree barrier for the first time this season, while the industrial town of Angul in Odisha registered a scorching 44.7 degrees Celsius. In addition, Baripada registered 44.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday, while the maximum daytime temperatures in Boudh, Dhenkanal, and Bhawanipatna were 43.7 degrees Celsius.